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How to Structure Retirement Income to Tamp Down Taxes

From Social Security to IRAs and investments, with smart tax planning, retirees can have some control over how much of their income they'll get to keep.

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Alice lives off-grid, but not by choice. ‘Hecs for households’ could radically improve her dilapidated home

For most of her life she’s lived without running water, electricity and a fridge. Her toilet is often clogged so she goes to the bathroom in the bush

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Is an Annuity Worth It? Tax Pros and Cons

Knowing how an annuity might impact your tax situation can be confusing. Here are some advantages and downsides to consider.

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Martin Lewis tells MPs how we need financial education 'in EVERY school for EVERY child'

The Money Saving Expert has been arguing the case for all kids to get financial education lessons at school

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12 Steps to Protect Your Retirement Savings From Market Volatility

Even when the market ebbs and flows, you can keep your retirement investments stable with these proactive strategies.

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Should You Keep Your 401(k) When You Retire?

Here are three primary reasons you might want to consider moving your retirement money from your 401(k) to an IRA once you retire.

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529 Plans Hit a New Milestone: Why They're So Popular

Recently, 529s hit a new milestone with over half a trillion dollars being saved in plans across the country. Why are 529 plans so popular?

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Scottish city named as best in UK to save for house deposit in new study

A SCOTTISH city has been named the best place in the UK to save up for a house deposit, and five more council areas are in the top 10 ...

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Three-quarters of parents ‘worried about cost of child attending university’

Parents typically expect to have £11,000 put aside, but estimate the total bill could come to £40,000, Aviva said.

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529 Plans: A Powerful Way to Tackle Rising Education Costs

Contributions to 529 plans grow tax-free and are not taxed when they are used to pay for qualified educational expenses for the beneficiary.

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Low-carbon homes can save £1,341 in bills and should be compulsory, study shows

UK government urged to change regulations so new homes incorporate solar panels, heat pump, high-grade insulation and battery storage

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Mums and dads to get super on their parental leave

Superannuation payments will be paid on top of government-funded paid parental leave from July 2025 for an estimated 180,000 families.

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DWP Christmas Bonus payment: What to know as campaigners ask for increase

The ‘bonus’ for benefit claimants has stayed the same for over 50 years

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State pension set to rise by £460 next April

Retirees can expect to see their full, flat-rate state pension go up to £11,962.60

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What is the state pension triple-lock rise and what does it mean?

Level looks poised to rise to £230 a week from April 2025 as a result of government formula

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How much is the state pension and who is eligible?

Millions of pensioner will be seeing a boost to their finances this spring

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Brent crude tumbles below $70 per barrel as oversupply fears hit oil price – as it happened

Brent crude has hit its lowest level since December 2021

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Cyber Monday 2024: From microwaves to air fryers, check out our favourite appliance deals

Let’s hear it for cheaper electricals

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Martin Lewis says town halls behaving like 'loan sharks' over missed council tax payments

Millions of people in the UK could have fallen into a council tax "trap", research indicated

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Starmer defends 'tough decision' over controversial winter fuel cut

The Prime Minister said he needed to make difficult decisions during his first months in office to deliver wider reforms further down the line

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Prepare to Start Taking Money Out of Your Inherited IRA

The IRS has issued final rules on taking required distributions from an inherited IRA, and warns that the reprieve on penalties for adult children and other non-spouse beneficiaries who don't comply will end in 2025.

The Guardian - UK

How to refurbish your home successfully – and enjoy the journey

Don’t fall prey to tempting images on Instagram and remember the golden rule: start with a detailed plan

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Six of the Best Target-Date Funds to Buy Now for Your Retirement

These six target-date funds are good set-it-and-forget-it options that are a staple of retirement plans.

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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate Plan

This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.

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How Long $750,000 in Savings Plus Social Security Will Last in Every State

How long $750,000 plus Social Security will last depends on when you retire and where you live.

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